May’s $50 Your Way Giveaway!

Happy May 1st Little Peanuts. April may have started out slow for me, but the month’s end FLEW by!! Granddaughter Olivia turned Sweet 16!

The Non was responsible for the swag….. ohhhhh my poor hands!! HOWEVER! It was 100% worth the pain.

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The party was AWESOME! AND BOTH my Grandgirls looked AMAZING! I’m a lucky Non!

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Now for the REAL reason you are here…..

GIVEAWAY TIME

The Rules

A little of the blah blah blah stuff: This giveaway is open worldwide for PayPal, Venmo, and Amazon. I’m willing to try any GC that you think would work worldwide.  This giveaway is $50 US currency.

This is a giveaway hosted by me alone.

NEVER ask for anything except where to send your prize. My email is [email protected] I have found that saying congratulations in the subject line causes emails to go to spam. So, I will usually say. HEY it’s Connie. Guess WHAT? Or something similar.

I hope you will come back often, stay around for a while, look at more than one page, it really helps me. Of course, any extra clicks on advertisements is always appreciated. Purchasing through my blog does not cost you any additional money!! BUT! It does keep the giveaway coming back month after month.

There are tons Of Ways to Enter The $50 Your Way Giveaway!! Comments!! I LOVE COMMENTS and SHARING!! Hint hint!! You also get extra entries for sharing.

Every once and awhile I may add a new entry so be sure to double-check occasionally. Those entries may pop up at any time during the month. Usually in the form of a comment on a certain post.

GOOD LUCK!!! Don’t tell the others but I sure hope YOU win!!

Congratulations LeaAnne P you’re my April winner! Check your email (maybe the spam folder). Seriously, when you are reading this I’m probably still snoring away in bed….. just be patient. Now off ya go… get those entries

 

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On to the Giveaway!!! Good Luck Little Peanuts!!

May $50 Giveaway

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256 Comments

  • Michele Soyer

    The house is spotless, plenty of leftovers in the frig the rain is spotty but I believe I can put on my wellies and go outside and pick up debris…also I see some trees that can be trimmed….we have lawncare here but I think they need a bit of help! LOL

  • heather

    I did a ton of yard work yesterday and mowed for a few hours and today I am feeling the pain. I am not in the best mood to say the very least. I think I am going to need some TLC today and something special for dinner.

  • Terri Quick

    I’m just sitting here recalling old memories. I don’t know, maybe because my 50th birthday is fast approaching.

  • l p

    the day is going well. up early to get out and do some volunteering, then visiting friends to share the bread from yesterday. have to get moving and clean up. enjoy your day. thanks

  • Michele Soyer

    Well my planned walk for today is not going to happen….windy, rainy and little bouts of thunder….inside hobbies for me….I miss Kate and Gloria!! Glad I can still se your comments Tamra….

    • Tamra Phelps

      Is Gloria not able to comment too??? I noticed she hadn’t for a few days. What is up with the comment section?? I miss them too.

  • heather

    I feel better today. They pulled a roofing nail out of my brand new tire yesterday and all it fixed and rotated. I was going to mow the lawn today but it looks like we might get some rain today.

  • l p

    the day is going well. it’s bread-baking day and the weather is perfect for it. making some extra for friends. enjoy your day. thanks

  • heather

    I am off to the tire store today. I think I have a slow leak in one of my brand new tires and I am beyond chapped! I am so sick of dodging the crap in the road and I try to be extra careful of where I drive.

  • l p

    the day is going well. it’s a quiet day here – it’s overcast with rain threatening so a good day to take it easy do the little things on the to-do list. enjoy your day. thanks

  • heather

    I am taking it easy today. I over did it yesterday on the ‘spring cleaning operation’. I think I pulled everything in my body lol.

  • Michele Soyer

    It was hard to enjoy the plant expo because of the weather and I felt bad for the vendors standing for 3 hours in the raw drizzly weather….But I did get a few plants that are “local” to the area and will see how they do on the patio…Today it is once again raw and drizzy out – will uber to mass later on then relax and enjoy the rest of the day – roast in the oven so lunch is set….

  • Kate

    I am planning a nice and quiet Sunday here… nothing at all planned, so hopefully something fun will come up. 🙂

  • Tamra Phelps

    Storms last night. When I woke up this morning I found out my hometown, where most of my family still lives, was hit by a tornado. Thankfully, they are all okay. Wow.

  • l p

    the day is going well. up early to go to the farmer’s market and get some fresh things for a ‘market dinner’. everything looks so fresh and inviting. wanted to bring the whole market home with me. enjoy your week-end thanks

  • Michele Soyer

    Rain is basically over except for drizzles but it is in the 40’s…damp and raw…so I shall dress warmly to take a walk to the plant expo today…Promised my daughter I would not need a truck to bring the plants home! LOL Good weekend all…

  • heather

    We are doing more spring cleaning here today inside and out. Looks like we might get some rain here too I sure hope so. Have a great Saturday.

  • Kate

    Grocery shopping this morning and then I’d like to do some food prep this afternoon. Besides those things, I don’t know what else will be going on here, but I’m sure I’ll be kept busy!

  • Jennifer Wilson

    Hubby finally got our cold water working. We’ve been without hot water since November. A cold water pipe was leaking so he had to reroute the cold water through the hot water pipes. Now that pipe is fixed and we can flush the toilet without having to turn both faucets on at the sink and relying on water pressure to fill the tank. lol

  • Tamra Phelps

    Woke up to storms this morning. Sun’s out now. Expect more rain later. That pretty much describes every day here lately, lol.

  • l p

    the day is going well. up and out early to go to the local pâtisserie to take to a friend who is recovering from surgery and loves goodies etc. kind of a gloomy day so it’s a perfect time to visit. enjoy your day. thanks

  • heather

    We are doing some next level ‘spring cleaning’ today. We have some junk on our side porch and some items in one of our outer buildings that needs to go. I am waiting for the dumster to be delivered at the moment. I am making pancakes with fresh strawberries on top this morning.

  • Michele Soyer

    Stormy day today….working on hobbies and laundry.. tomorrow is the plant expo right here within walking distance so planning on taking a walk there….

  • Kate

    Nothing much going on here today… expecting some severe storms and possibly tornadic activity. That means I didn’t make plans to do much of anything besides work as always. 🙂

  • l p

    the day is going well. spent lots of time filling the refrigerator/freezer. hope it never goes out again. enjoy your day. thanks

  • Michele Soyer

    Storms starting early this morning…having a grocery delivery and then in for the day….Have projects to work on.. my language lessons are behind as is my art history course…sorting all my recipes and trying to organize into some kind of order and last but not least have to stretch a canvas to start painting….

  • heather

    I just discovered where all my saved emails went to from my inbox they went to my junk folder overnight all by themselves??? Talk about some strange voodoo.

  • l p

    the day is going well. waiting for the refrigerator repair tech to come and install the new part. fingers crossed they arrive on time and the part works. enjoy your day. thanks

    • Angela

      Today was nice and sunny. I went out and strolled around the city. I am feeling better today. Cold has gone away.

  • Michele Soyer

    I should never have gone into Michael’s….Went in JUST for brushes and wound up with all the makings for a summer door wreath…by the time I was done – well – it was a wee bit more than what I planned on spending…then I had never gone in a store called 5 Below,,, reminds me of a shop in Cape May NJ Family Dollar…so of course there were odds and ends there – once again I spent $$….I should relaize by now that everytime I leave the house I spend..LOL.. anyway today I am staying put….baking some zucchini pineapple bread…

  • Kate

    Looks as if this will be a day just like yesterday was… rain for most of the day, but this time with a few storms thrown in. That means I’ll be doing inside stuff and getting caught up on a few things around here.

    • Angela

      Today was tough. It was raining all day, and there was some flooding in my basement, so I had to clean up the mess.

  • l p

    the day is going well. weather’s just lovely today. did some volunteering this morning. belated Happy Anniversary, Connie. enjoy the day. thanks

  • Carolyn D

    I hope you enjoyed your anniversary yesterday. I am doing okay today. Just got home from work about an hour ago.

  • heather

    I am having a nice morning so far just warming up the house. We got a lot of wind and rain here last night and it is chilly this morning. I may make a trip to the library this morning I have some items to pick up.

  • Michele Soyer

    Another gorgeous day.. after breakfast off to Michaels ( about 1 1/2 mile walk) need paint brushes..I stopped painting for years no excuse but I told myself it was living on so much land clearing all the time etc.. well now I can go back to doing something I love…Bought the canvas a long time ago and also the paints… just need the brushes…

  • heather

    *********** P,S, Congratulations on your 40th wedding aanniversary today!!! ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

  • heather

    Just getting going around here today. I may make a trip to the grocery store and post office later still trying to decide if I want to make the drive in to town.

  • Michele Soyer

    To Connie Congrats and may you have many more years together.
    Today again will be in the 80’s…from -19 to 80 degrees interesting this Minnesota is…Today I plan on laundry, quick clean then out to the patio to enjoy the sun!

  • Kate

    I’m planning to have a nice (but quiet!) birthday today. My birthday and Mother’s Day are so close (and some years on the same day) that my family usually celebrates both together, so we did that yesterday. 🙂

  • Carolyn D

    Happy Mother’s Day! My day is going well. I spent time with my niece and nephew this weekend. This afternoon I am working on getting caught up with things around the house. I am cooking dinner for my mom later this evening.

  • Judy Schechter

    My day is not going good because I have barely slept in a month! If I win this giveaway I will buy sleeping pills, LOL. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

  • heather

    Happy Mother’s Day to all! Happy Mother’s Day to pet parents too! I finished up my shopping yesterday for my mother and today I am cooking. God Bless to all and have a blessed day.

  • Michele Soyer

    Happy Mother’s Day all! May everyone have a lovely day….The ballet was wonderful and dinner was truly as good as our neighbors said….The owners are Greek so I tried out my Greek and I succeeded.. correct tense and pronunciation, Corfu I am ready for you…
    Going to watch mass on utube this morning while putting our lunch in the oven…it is a glorious day here today, going tobe in the 80’s…

  • Tamra Phelps

    A slow Saturday. I’ve felt a little off for a few days, not really out and out sick, just a little blah. Hopefully, it passes without turning bad, lol.

  • Ed

    I am tired today. Didn’t get a great night sleep and I had a soccer practice this morning and set up a trampoline this afternoon.

  • Kate

    My day went half great and half lousy. 🙂 The great part was that I decided to redesign and totally organize my pantry… I’m so glad it’s done! The lousy part is that I twisted my back in doing it. Hopefully it will be back to normal by morning.

  • l p

    the day is going well. a lovely day so I went for a long walk – got some shopping done along the day. enjoy your day. thanks

  • heather

    I am going to hit Costco today and pretty hard!!!!!!!!! I am going to get flowers for mothers day. I lov their potted hanging plants and also the cut flowers. I am also picking up some of that already made pasta that they sell in the alfredo sauce.

  • Michele Soyer

    It is a lovely Sarurday with the temp going up to the 70’s again…Changing linens doing laundry then relaxing until dinner and the ballet…Looking forward to this evening…

  • Tamra Phelps

    Wow, I woke up sleepy today, lol. Then I fell asleep sitting up around noon. Strange day. Kind of tired and blah today.

  • l p

    the day is going well. old habits die hard. have to keep the refrigerator and freezer doors open as the ailing appliance is unplugged. every time I go near it and see the doors open, I shut them – and then open them again once my brain starts working again. can hardly wait for the call from the repair person. enjoy your weekend. thanks

  • Heather

    I think I read that it is going to be 85 here today that’s a little too hot for me. I received a new pair of sandals that I purchased on Amazon yesterday I think I will test those babies out today.

  • Michele Soyer

    I was like a child yesterday when my Christmas ornaments came…all the beautiful red balls with gold trim and pointsettias….Today it is the first time it has been consistently warm enough to put my plants out…bought a wrought iron plant stand that holds 4-5 and my daughter put it together for me -I tried and it was lopsided..lol….Made our dinner reservatons for tomorrow evening after the ballet….

  • Tamra Phelps

    My brother and oldest nephew came by today to help me out with stuff I can’t do on my own, like cleaning things I can’t reach (top of the fridge, stove hood, etc.) Glad to get that done.

  • Jennifer Wilson

    We did a day trip near DC yesterday and did a little thrifting. I found the most wonderful chair ever at a Habitat for Humanity Restore for $55. I think that it was a bit on the pricey side considering it was used and missing a roller on the ottoman. (From my websearches it looks like it’s about $200 new at Amazon and that may even be a nicer version of what I found). But it is so comfortable. I have a lot of problems with my legs and to find a chair that comfortable is fantastic. It is also very low to the ground (I’m wondering if its made more for tweens or kids) and that makes it comfy.

  • l p

    the day is going well. busy with an early start for groceries. news is not good re the refrigerator – have to wait at least a week before the part comes in. enjoy your day. thanks

    • Angela

      Day was okay. It was nice and sunny today. I have to mow the lawn soon. Not really looking forward to that.

  • l p

    the day is going well. it’s cleaning day and getting the refrigerator ready for the repair person. it’s still under warranty so at this point, it won’t cost me anything. we shall see. enjoy your day. thanks

  • heather

    Glad to see the form is back this morning. Hope you all have a great Wednesday. I need to get my Mother’s Day shopping in and soon.

    • Terri Quick

      I’m just relaxing at home entering contests & listening to music. It’s one of the ways that calms me.

  • Michele Soyer

    Home today…Planning on washing the windows outside and waiting for deliveries…We decided on a white tree this year for Christmas with all red ornaments….Always wanted one but my hubsand hated the idea…did a trial run with the tree and it fits the living room perfectly so put it away…all the ornaments should arrive today…later on calling the retaurant for Saturday reservations…sun is shining and the temp will get into the 70’s today…

    • Tamra Phelps

      For several years, Michele, I had a white tree. I loved it. You can do any color with it and it will pop. Mine had one of those rotating things in the base that caused the tree to light up with whatever color you wanted the lights to be (the tree had fiber optic pine ‘needles’ that reflected the light.

  • Ashley S

    My day went well. A little stressful. We’re rennovating and the contractors were here working. The stress of that and then trying to keep the dog and cat out of the way can be…a lot.

  • Tamra Phelps

    There is a chill in the air today. We’ve gone back down into the 50s, lol. Mother Nature has lost her mind.

  • gloria patterson

    The temp at 3:22 pm is 58 and there is a chill in the air. I have a knee wrap heating pad have it turned on and around my neck. Not doing much of anything.

  • natosha

    That party looks so wonderful! The colors, the decor, it’s just magnifique! I am lately trying to get out of being in my normal rotuine of being indoors and getting outside more, since Spring is here and I want to spend more time in the sun🌞. I hope everyone the best and most marvelous day every day!

  • l p

    the day is going…. the refrigerator/freezer stopped working last night. it’s only 8 months old. mad dash to get contents transferred to safe places. the repair person will come on the 8th (fingers crossed). whew – time for a cuppa. will try to return later to see if the form has smartened up enjoy your day. thanks

  • heather

    I see the form is not working this morning. I will check back again in a few hours. Have a nice morning the sun is just now coming up here.

  • Tamra Phelps

    Gloria, I remember reading the old Nancy Drew books, and I have heard they updated them. Also, remember the Boxcar Kids books??? They have updated those too.

    • gloria patterson

      Tamra I don’t remember the box car kids at all. Checked on amazon and they have the original book that was first dated 1924. I saved the newer versions on my Wish list. If Zay read these Nancy Drew then I will order some of these for her.

  • gloria patterson

    Had a few things to do was home by 11 am………………….. and in the recliner slept for almost 4 hrs

    No energy today

  • gloria patterson

    QUESTION FOR EVERYONE……………………………….. lol ————- NANCY DREW books

    Do you REMEMBER WAY back ( if you are old) reading Nancy Drew books and/or cartoons/tv shows ???????????????????/

    Great niece who is 8 ( going on 21 🙂 ) is starting to get a little interested in reading different types of books. She has asked me several time to get her some book about this/that.

    I was in dollar tree and saw some Nancy Drew books and I passed them up because I was thinking they were old. BUT backed up and pulled one of the shelve and started to read. THEY have up dated it, today they have computer, cell phone etc.

    Let say I am reading one of them and it is not bad………………. I bought 8 of them in order.

    • Michele Soyer

      I read them all…My mom even bought a speical bookcase for them to go in…I remember loving them….

      • gloria patterson

        I have to admit I always liked the Nancy Drew books, don’t remember a lot about the stories but I was always looking for another one to read.

  • Michele Soyer

    After breakfast heading out to see the cherry blossoms…have the bus route planned out but hey one never knows..

  • Tamra Phelps

    Rain again today. I hope it isn’t raining tomorrow when I have to go to the lymphedema clinic (they do massage to reduce swelling/inflammation)–if you have to go out in the rain, it never fails to get on the wheelchair, and you wind up feeling lke you’re sitting in water, lol. Ugh.

  • Shannon Mitchell

    The sun is out so that makes me happy.
    Wow Olivia is sweet 16, it feels like I kind of watched her grow up through your pictures, Happy Birthday!

  • gloria patterson

    Done a little of this and that so far today.

    Later taking my mom out to dinner……………….. Her Birthday May 4, 1930 (95)

  • Michele Soyer

    The parade was very colorful and fun…Today I am staying put – roast already in oven and will watch mass later on…The cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Como Park in St. Paul so that is on my agenda for tomorrow…. Happy Sunday all…

  • Jennifer Wilson

    I was so happy that we got water back yesterday. Our town has been under a boil water advisory since Tuesday, and not even being able to brush your teeth in tap water is annoying. So, imagine my annoyance when there was another water main break yesterday about 2 hours after the boil water advisory had been lifted. More brown water. We’re back under a boil water advisory until minimum at 10pm tomorrow night. Tuesday through Sunday. This is crazy. Send help. All our dishes are dirty, we’re now just eating out even though we really can’t afford it. Ate at BK three times the other day because it was cheap.

  • Tamra Phelps

    It ha rain4ed all day here in KY. If you watched the KY Derby today, you probably know that. Talk about a messy race.

  • gloria patterson

    Another one of those Woke up and could not go back to sleep. Finally decided to do laundry 2:00 AM Gathered up regular laundry, and 3 nice size blankets. Laundry room empty so loaded up 4 washers. 4 am every thing put away, recliner here I come. Turned TV on watched about 30 minutes of a movie and I was out.

    I have done a little bit of nothing the rest of the day.

  • Shannon Mitchell

    So my day so far, YIKES!
    I’m home alone. I start streaming music on my phone and got into the shower, started shampooing my hair and the power went off. So the song that was playing was “Anxiety” by Doechii, I was like this is how horror movies start lol. I got a text from the power company saying it would be back on in 2 hours. It came back on 30 minutes later. I’m just happy it’s back on.

  • l p

    the day is going well. got out early to pick up some groceries. the farmers’ markets are starting soon – I can hardly wait for them to open. the food is so much fresher than grocery stores. seems like years since they closed for the winter. enjoy your weekend. thanks

  • heather

    I may make a trip to the library this morning I think I have some items waiting to be picked up. I wanted to comment on the pink roses that are around the beautiful mirror in the picture above. I am betting that Connie made those by hand! They are soooooooooooooo pretty!

  • Michele Soyer

    Once again had an amazing day yesterday, even though I got lost so wound up ubering..LOL…This morning off to the Dollar Tree for my monthly excursion there and then off to the parade..not chancing getting ” bus lost” again so taking an uber….Everyone have a lovely Saturday…

  • Terri Quick

    My mother collapsed at work yesterday & was taken to thd hospital. She had to end up staying over night for tests & observation. She’s home now, thankfully.

  • Tamra Phelps

    Rain again today. Blah. Connie, that sweet 16 party looks amazing! And is that Alice with you and Olivia??? She has changed her hair color, hasn’t she? They both look great. Take after their Non, lol.

  • Natalie

    Work went well but was busy. I have to work this weekend and I am bummed because the weather is supposed to be nice.

  • l p

    the day is going well. it certainly is Spring. the birds are very noisy – especially in the early morning. enjoy your day. thanks

  • gloria patterson

    Off to krogers this morning got to get those gas points LOL Ran a few errands, home and had a long nap. Thinking about what I want to eat for late lunch or early dinner……………..

  • Michele Soyer

    It is a grey rainy day so what better way to spend the day but in a mmuseum.. The Minnesota Historical Center has a F. Scott Fitzgerald display today of all his letters, articles and memorabilia ..On my way to that a bit later on…tomorrow is the Cinco de Mayo parade in St Paul… if it stops raining we plan on going…

      • Michele Soyer

        Gloria that is why we are seriiously thinking about staying put…Vacationing in Corfu but only that… somehow my dream of living there has slowly ebbed away….We shall see…

  • heather

    I need to look at the weather for today. Yesterday it was like 85 degrees here and that is way too hot for me.

  • Tamra Phelps

    Went to the doctor earlier, came home just before it started raining buckets of rain. But no hail today, unlike yesterday, lol.

  • l p

    Happy May Day. the day is going well. waiting for a friend to call to go for tea and goodies. I hope there’s room at the outside tables – this Spring day is lovely. the Sweet Sixteen party sure looked like a lot of fun (and work to get it together – such talent!). enjoy your day. thanks

  • gloria patterson

    Just a lazy day for me ……………… nothing to do … no where I have to go

    nap, read,………………. who knows

  • heather

    Happy May Day! Hope you have a great day should be a warm one here. That Sweet 16 party looked like a lot of fun and the decorattions were so pretty.

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